Barnegat in Ocean County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Aﬀair at Cedar Bridge

1776-1783

—December 27, 1782 —

By John Intile, May 29, 2011

1. Affair at Cedar Bridge Marker

Inscription.
After searching several days for the notorious Capt. John Bacon, Capt. Richard Shreve of the Burlington County light horse and Capt. Edward Thomas of the Mansfield militia stopped with their men to refresh themselves near here at the Cedar Bridge Tavern. Bacon and his band of loyalists surprised the militia and blocked their escape. As the militia gained the advantage, they were fired upon unexpectedly by a party of locals, who came to Bacon’s aid and provided a diversion that allowed Bacon to escape. Among the patriots, one was killed and four were wounded. Four loyalists were also wounded, including Capt. Bacon.

Erected by the Board of Chosen Freeholders to commemorate Ocean County’s role in the American Revolution on its 225th anniversary, 2001-2008

Erected by Board of Chosen Freeholders.

Location. 39° 47.592′ N, 74° 22.081′ W. Marker is in Barnegat, New Jersey, in Ocean County. Marker is at the intersection of 72 and Old Halfway Rd S, on the right when traveling east on 72. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Barnegat NJ 08005, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Affair at Cedar Bridge (approx.

Regarding Affair at Cedar Bridge. To locate the tavern itself, traveling East on highway 72 turn right onto Old Halfway Road S. A wooden structure identified as “Cedar Bridge Tavern”, where the actual skirmish occurred, stands at 200 Old Halfway Road and is located 0.8 miles along Old Halfway Road S on the right side a few feet from a small bridge spanning a creek. It is now a privately owned residence but is clearly visible from the road and identified by a wooden sign nailed to a post on the front porch. The tavern's coordinates are
N39 47.010', W74 21.639' There are county signs prohibiting metal detecting on the property. Continuing along Old Halfway Road S, the road turns into Old Cedar Bridge Road which intersects with

By John Intile, May 29, 2011

3. Cedar Bridge Tavern as it appears today.

CR 532(Warren Grove Road.) A second, identical marker is located at the intersection of Old Cedar Bridge Road and Warren Grove Road located at N39 46.764', W74 20.564'

6. Old Halfway Rd S (unpaved) where it comes off of Rt 72, facing South.

By John Intile, May 29, 2011

7. Old Halfway Rd S crossing the bridge leading to the tavern in the woods.

By John Intile, May 29, 2011

8. Prohibition against metal detecting.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on May 29, 2011, by John Intile of Toms River, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 915 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2011, by John Intile of Toms River, New Jersey. 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 30, 2011, by John Intile of Toms River, New Jersey. 6. submitted on May 29, 2011, by John Intile of Toms River, New Jersey. 7, 8. submitted on May 30, 2011, by John Intile of Toms River, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.